KINGSPORT, Tenn., Jan. 22, 2013 - Eastman Chemical Company is increasing prices on the following products Feb. 15, or as contracts allow. These increases are due to elevated operating costs, particularly in raw materials.

Velate™ 262 : List price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally. Off-list price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally.

Velate™ 368 : List price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally. Off-list price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally.

Velate™ 375 : List price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally. Off-list price increase of $USD 0.09/lb ($USD 0.20/kg) globally.



About Eastman Chemical Company
Eastman is a global specialty chemicals company that produces a broad range of advanced materials, additives and functional products, specialty chemicals and fibers that are found in products people use every day. As a world leader in the diverse markets it serves, Eastman is focused on delivering innovative and technology-based solutions while maintaining its commitment to safety and sustainability. Serving customers in approximately 100 countries, Eastman had 2011 pro forma revenues, giving effect to the Solutia acquisition, of approximately $9.3 billion. The company is based in Kingsport, Tenn., USA, and, with the completion of the Solutia acquisition, now employs approximately 13,500 people around the world.www.eastman.com.

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